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Lydell Nolt, Chief of Police

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On December 16, 2018, at approximately 1300, a KTPD patrol officer received a report for an erratic driver that had left the road and struck several bushes along Kaolin Road. The vehicle was located in the 100 block of New Granite Way and the driver was identified as Jean CARTER, 54, of Kennett...

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On December 7, 2018, at approximately 2139, a KTPD patrol officer stopped a vehicle that was traveling in the 400 block of Greenwood Road with faulty brake lights. The vehicle operator was identified as Helen RUPERT, 26 of Hockessin, DE. RUPERT was found to be in possession of a small amount of...

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On December 2, 2018, the Kennett Township Police Department was contacted by the Kennett Square Police Department in reference to a possible theft from a residence in the township. The KSPD had arrested Morgan TAYLOR and found her to be in possession of prescription medication belonging to a...

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On October 2, 2018, at approximately 0400, the KTPD responded to a burglary in progress on Arrowwood Lane. The suspect was interrupted prior to gaining access inside of the home and fled upon the arrival of patrol officers. Morgan TAYLOR, 24, of Elkton, MD, was identified as a suspect. On December...

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On December 3, 2018, the KTPD charged Javier GARFIAS-MARTINEZ,33, of Kennett Square, with two counts of simple assault and two counts of harassment. These charges were the result of a child abuse investigation.

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On December 16, 2018, at approximately 1300, a KTPD patrol officer received a report for an erratic driver that had left the road and struck several bushes along Kaolin Road. The vehicle was located in the 100 block of New Granite Way and the driver was identified as Jean CARTER, 54, of Kennett...

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On December 7, 2018, at approximately 2139, a KTPD patrol officer stopped a vehicle that was traveling in the 400 block of Greenwood Road with faulty brake lights. The vehicle operator was identified as Helen RUPERT, 26 of Hockessin, DE. RUPERT was found to be in possession of a small amount of...

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On December 2, 2018, the Kennett Township Police Department was contacted by the Kennett Square Police Department in reference to a possible theft from a residence in the township. The KSPD had arrested Morgan TAYLOR and found her to be in possession of prescription medication belonging to a...

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On October 2, 2018, at approximately 0400, the KTPD responded to a burglary in progress on Arrowwood Lane. The suspect was interrupted prior to gaining access inside of the home and fled upon the arrival of patrol officers. Morgan TAYLOR, 24, of Elkton, MD, was identified as a suspect. On December...

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On December 3, 2018, the KTPD charged Javier GARFIAS-MARTINEZ,33, of Kennett Square, with two counts of simple assault and two counts of harassment. These charges were the result of a child abuse investigation.

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*** Cancel** Person located. Thank you. ***** The Kenentt Township Police Department is attempting to locate James Reamer, 83 years old. Reamer is 5’6” approximately 150 lbs. He is likely wearing blue jeans and a green jacket. Reamer has Alzheimer’s disease and is believed to have left his Kennett...

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FATAL VEHICLE CRASH INVESTIGATION: The Kennett Township Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of Deer Pond Drive and Kennett Pike Chadds Ford on November 19, 2018. At approximately 3:47 am, emergency personnel responded to the area of Deer Pond Drive and...

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The Kennett Township Police Department is investigating a theft of a credit card that was stolen out of a vehicle in the unit block of Nine Gates Road located in Chaddsford, PA. The card was used at multiple locations in the Wilmington area. For anyone who may have any information is requested to...

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On July 11, 2018 at 1949 hours this officer was dispatched to 35 Orchard View Drive for the suspicious condition of a solicitor selling for a pest control service without a permit. Thomas Hutchings age 21 of Nevada was issued a non traffic summons for an ordinance violation. Hutchings was employed...

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On July 10, 2018, Officers began an investigation on a harassment complaint. The victim began receiving harassing text messages from an unknown actor. The investigation is ongoing determine the responsible actor.

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On 5/11/17, just before midnight police were dispatched to the 500 block of Rosedale Rd for a domestic disturbance that was reported to be verbal and physical by both parties. Luis Figueroa, a 37-year-old male from the 500 block of Rosedale Rd, was cited for one count of Harassment (Summary) and...

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October 5, 2016 DUI Crash : On October 1, 2016 at 5:50 PM, Kennett Township Police responded to 1000 block of East Baltimore Pike for a three vehicle crash. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the third vehicle struck the vehicle in front of them which then caused that vehicle to strike the one in...

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Burglary : On November 25, 2016 Kennett Township Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Ringtail Run for a burglary just discovered. The victims were reportedly away for the holiday during November 23-November 25, 2016 when the incident occurred. The rear door was forced open and jewelry was...

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Burglary : On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at approximately 1050 AM the Kennett Township Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Ironstone Lane in Kennett Square for a burglary. Officers observed the rear master bedroom door to be smashed open. The victims reported that the burglary occurred...

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Trick or Treating : On October 31, 2016 between the hours of 6PM and 8PM a Kennett Township Police Officer visited numerous developments within Kennett Township. The event was a huge success and we look forward to making this an annual tradition with our residents! Burglary : On November 1, 2016...

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Police, Fire and EMS handled a house fire in the first block of Deer Pond Lane, Kennett Township, today just after 10 AM. The resident heard fire crackling around the chimney behind the wall. Police arrived a short time later and found smoke coming from the roof and interior walls around the...

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The 2017 fall hunting season in underway as regulated by the Pennsylvania State Game Commission. The hunting season regulations can be viewed using the following link to gain information: http://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Documents/2017-18%20Hunting%20Trapping%20Digest/2017-18%20Hunting%20Trapping...

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Please click on the link to see a local distraction burglary article and sketch of the suspect. http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20171003/police-seek-two-men-in-connection-with-distracted-burglaries-in-southern-chester-county

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Don't forget about National Night Out! Please join us this evening in celebration of community policing. We'll be out in the 200 block of East Linden Street in Kennett Square from 5pm to 7pm. We hope to see you there!

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